This page includes letters, postcards, etc. from the Vinson and Stull families from the early 1900's. Most were originally in the possession of Thomas Elliott Vinson and his wife Mary Amerzing Oliver. They were originally from the Lamasco area of Lyon Co., KY but were living in Graham, Muhlenberg Co. KY during the correspondence. Some of the cards were sent by their daughter, Cecil Vinson (b. 27 August 1891), to her older sister Maggie (Mrs. Jackson D. Stull).

Postcards (I have attempted to preserve the original spelling but occasionally I have added punctuation):

1908 February 13 Cecil Vinson (from Graham) to Mrs. J. D. Stull , 160 H. St. N.W., Linton, Ind.

Well Maggie. We are all better. Papa was intened (sic) to work today but it was raining and he wouldent go out. If any of us get worse we will let you know. Let us here from you hope you are all well. Good bye your Sis Cecil.

1908 April 24 Cecil Vinson (from Lamasco) to Mrs. J.D. Stull, 160 H. St. N.W., Linton, Ind.

Hello Sis: I guess you will be surprised to get a card from Lamasco. We all came down to Lyon Co. last Sat. We are all well hope you are the same. I wish I was back in Graham ans soon as I get home. I guess we will go home next week. from Cecil

1908 August 13 Cecil Vinson (from Graham) to Mrs. J. D. Stull , 160 H. St. N.W., Linton, Indiana

Hello Sis: We are all well. Say Sis I would love for you and uncle Jack to come Sat. Uncle Jim is coming and uncle John is here. We are all going to have a reunion. Melvin and Ola (or Lola) went home yesterday. I received your card and was glad to here from you. Papa said for you all to come. Ans soon and come if you can. from Cecil

1908 November 21(?) Ila Vinson (from Morton's Gap, Hopkins Co., KY) to Mrs. J. D. Stull , 160 H. St. N.W., Linton, Ind

Dear Bird: Rec'd your card. I think that biulding is just beautiful come Xmas. Ans soon come sooner. Ila

1909 March 22 T.E. Vinson (from Drakesboro, Muhlenberg Co., KY) to D. J. Stull, 160 H. Street, N.W., Linton, Ind

Drakesboro, Ky, Mar. 21, 09. Well Jack, we are all well and hope you are both well. We are not doing much work. Work is no good here. We are making a living and that is all. Maggie I will write to you in a few days. I am glad your work is good. yours T.E. Vinson

1909 November 04 T. E. Vinson (from Graham) to D. J. Stull, Box 83, Lafayette, Col

Graham, Ky, Nov 4. Well Jack I am still out of a job. Work is dull here. Glad you have good work. I send my best love to you and Maggie. Hope you are all well. Will write a letter soon. I hope you will have the best of luck. T.E. Vinson.

1909 November 15 T. E. Vinson (from Graham) to Maggie E. Stull, Box 83, Lafayette, Col

Graham, Ky. Nov. 15, 09. My Dear Daughter. We are all well how (sic) and you a Jack well I hope. We are having some rain this morning. We have had a nice fall. Me and your mama sends our love to you and Jack. Write to us soon. Hope Jack is better. Best love to you both. T. E. Vinson

1910(?) March(?) 10(?) Cecil Vinson (from Graham) to Mrs. Jackson Stull, Box 83, Lafayette, Colo.

Dear Sis:- We recieved your letter and was glad to hear from you. We are all well and all at work. Yes Dump went to Owensboro on Sun. and came home Tues. went to work at once. Say we have been housecleaning. Mama and I went to Lola's today. They are all well. and Paul is as mean as he can be. The baby is as sweet as she can be. Uncle Jim was still improving when we heard from him last. from your Sis, Cecil V.

1910 March 22 Cecil Vinson (from Graham) to D. J. Stull, Box 83, Lafayette, Colo.

Mar. 22 Will Jack how are you by this time. I hope you are still (??????) would love to see you. Work is good here. Some are looking for a strike. Come out and bring Maggie. We want to (see?) you and Sis so bad. We are all well. (???????) love. Write to your Sis. Cecil

1910 April 22 Cecil Vinson (from Graham) to Mrs. Maggie Stull, Central City, Ky

Dear Siss: How are you we are all well as common. Hope you are all well. Say you all be sure and come down Sun. Maggie. Papa and Forrist went to the train this morning for they thought you would come. and then he got on that train and went back to Dawson for he is in a hurry to get home. We are going to look for you four Sun. Cecil

1910 May 10 Cecil Vinson (from Graham) to Mr. Jackson Stull, Box 83, Lafayette Colo.

Dear Bro: How are you by this time OK I hope. I guess you are still tired after your long trip home and I am tired to for I have been busy ever since you all went home. Ans soon your Sis, Cecil V.

1910 July 1 Cecil Vinson (from Graham) to Mrs. D.J. Stull, Central City, Ky

Hello Sis: How are you we are all well. How is Jack's foot. How do you like your new home. Why dont you write. Say you and Jack come down and spend the fourth with us. Ans soon from your Sis. Cecil

1912 February 26 T.E. Vinson (from Graham) to Maggie E. Stull, 290 A. St., N.E., Linton, Ind.

Graham, Ky. 2-26-12. Maggie your mama and Mayo got home all right. I was glad to hear you was doing as well as you was. I hope you will be up in a few days. Take good care of yourself. We are all well. Jack I will write you in a few days. best wishes to you both. Your Pa, T.E. Vinson

1912 June 12 Cecil Vinson Tarrants (from Graham) to Mrs. Maggie Stull, 290 A. St., N.E., Linton, Ind.

Dear Sis: How are you. We are all well but mamma she has not walked any for four weeks only on crutches. She has the rheumatism in her knee. We wrote you a letter a about a month ago and have never got any answer. Why don't you write. I know you could if you would. We would all love to see you and Jack. Come when you can. Cecil T.

1912 October 25 Cecil Vinson Tarrants (from Graham) to Mrs. Maggie Stull, 106 S. 20th St., Herrin, Ill.

Well Sis: How are you. We are all very well. We have another big boy. two weeks old last Wed. named Morris Claybert named for the Dr. James thinks it a trick. I would like to see you all. Ans. soon Cecil

1914 January 6 T.E. Vinson (from Graham) to Maggie E. Stull, 106 So. 20th Street., Herrin, Ill.

Graham, Jan. 5. Maggie we are all getting along very well. Dump is about as he was when you were here except he has a very bad cold. Your mama and Tomie has a cold and cough. Cecil is still here. The children has colds. Hope you are both well. Papa

1914 January 10 Denzel Vinson (from Graham) to Mr. Jack Stull, 106 So. 20th Street., Herrien, Ill.

Jan. 9th, 1914 Hello Jack. How are you and Sis O.K. I hope. This leaves(?) all very well. Papa and Dump went to Owensboro today to see a Dr.. How is work by now. It is bad here. I am working ever day. Well I will write more in a few day. so Bye Bye, yours Denzel